20-04-2025
Scottish delegation explores Taxila's cultural heritage
A Scottish delegation comprising musicians and art experts, accompanied by faculty members from Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), visits Taxila to experience its rich cultural and archaeological heritage. The visit was part of an ongoing cultural exchange between the two countries. PHOTO: EXPRESS
A delegation comprising musicians and art experts from Scotland, accompanied by faculty members from Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), visited the historic city of Taxila to explore its unparalleled cultural and archaeological heritage.
The delegation was warmly received by Riaz Ahmed and Iftikhar Ahmed from the Gandhara Resource Center Pakistan. A curated tour was organised, beginning with the Taxila Museum, where guests engaged with the remarkable relics of the Gandharan civilisation, widely regarded as one of the world's most influential Buddhist cultural legacies.
The visit continued to the ancient site of Mohra Muradu, where the group explored the monastery ruins. As light rain graced the site, the serene and spiritual ambience deepened the group's appreciation for the sacredness of the location and its historical significance.
The programme concluded with a traditional lunch hosted at the residence of Riaz Ahmed, providing a space for cultural dialogue, hospitality, and deeper engagement between local and international participants.
This visit served as a meaningful step toward promoting cross-cultural understanding, academic collaboration, and heritage preservation.
